Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy , #1 Penguin Climb, Gatineau Pkwy, Glide Wax: Vauhti green -2 to -20, Grip Wax: skins
Excellent, fast classic conditions on the GP between P8 and Pink Lake. Mostly well formed and deep tracking on a hardened base with a good layer of compacted fine/granular snow. Just enough loose snow in the skate lanes to provide adequate control on the down hills. Tried the Penguin climb for a bit just off the GP but tracking was mostly shallow and icey hard. Decided to use skins as I figured the conditions would probably strip off wax in no time.
Gatineau Park is ski paradise! The network of ski trails offer machine groomed skate skiing and classic skiing as well as little groomed backcountry trails. Multiple access points allow skiers to access a variety of terrain and scenery.
The NCC offers season or daily pay rates.
For suggestions on where to ski, excellent trail descriptions, photos and maps checkout Michael McGoldrick`s website about recreational xc-skiing in Canada`s National Capital Region (with an emphasis on the Gatineau Park).
